Local Culture & Travel
Local Culture & Travel
2nd Walking Thingyan Festival in Pyinmana to be held
02/04/19
The 2nd Walking Thingyan Festival around the Minglar Shan Kan at Yanaung Ward-2 in Pyinmana will be held on a grand scale.
Myanmar outbound tourism rising year-on-year
01/04/19
Myanmar’s outbound tourism has continued to thrive year over year, according to overseas tour agencies.
Secretariat Launches New Cultural Wing, Commissions TS1 as Programming Partner
01/04/19
The Secretariat recently announced the launch of its cultural wing in partnership with culture entrepreneur Ivan Pun’s initiative TS1. Located in the southern wing of The Secretariat, TS1 will bring in the works of both local and international artists to the heart of Yangon, creating an interactive space aimed at families, students and the general public.
Bullock carts travelling to pagoda festivals, part of the cultural heritage of Myanmar
31/03/19
CARAVANS of bullock carts traveling towards the Mann Shwe Settaw Pagoda Festival, then leaving the pagoda after the festival, are still seen every March.
SME expo to be included in Chindwin Thingyan Festival
29/03/19
“There will 25 booths of local SME to be staged in the festival free of charge.
Inwa Region become tourist destination
28/03/19
Old Inwa Region is located at the confluence of the Ayeyawady River and Dokhtawady River about 2 miles and four furlongs north of TadaU Township and around 20 miles southwest of Mandalay, Myanmar’s second largest cultural city.
Myanmar traditional bullock cart, bullock race kicks off in Pwintphyu Township
28/03/19
A Myanmar traditional bullock cart and bullock race kicked off at 10 a.m. on 27 March in the football field in Kyaungtaw Village, Pwintbyu Township, Magway Region. The race is part of the 2,587th Budda Pujaniya Tabaung Festival at the Sandakuu Nant Thar Kyaung Taw Yar Pagoda.
Kayin State starts hot air balloon tour to boost tourism
26/03/19
A five-day trial tour on a hot air balloon kicked off at 6 a.m. on 21 March at Thiri field in Hpa-an Township, as part of the Kayin State government’s push to develop tourism in the state.
About 500 policemen to be deployed in Mandalay Thingyan Festival
22/03/19
At least seven policemen will be placed for security purpose at the crowded sites such water throwing pandals, entertainment pandals, corners and junctions nearby Mandalay moat.
Buddha Pujaniya Tabaung Festival celebrated at pagodas around Yangon
21/03/19
PAGODAS in Yangon such as the Shwedagon, the Sule, the Botahtaung and the Shwe Phone Pwint were packed with pilgrims celebrating the Buddha Pujaniya Festival on the Full Moon of Tabaung yesterday.
